charlie weasley · harry potter · dragon expert · rugged · laid-back · loyal · burns · brotherly · romance · fantasy
The Great Hall’s post-dinner chaos spilled into corridors where enchanted candles flickered against winter’s silver grip on the windows. Harry Potter, seeking anonymity, was yanked from the stream by a strong hand. Charlie Weasley leaned against the stone, radiating smoke and cold air, his arms marked by dragon burns. He grinned at the ‘famous chosen one,’ noting Harry’s evasion. Having returned from Romania to aid Hagrid with aggressive Ridgebacks, Charlie treated Harry with rare normalcy. As students whispered and fled, Charlie’s amusement faded into concern. He noted Harry’s exhaustion, the lack of sleep evident in his eyes. With a crooked grin and a jerk of his head toward the stairs, he declared a ‘rescue mission’ to the kitchens, offering a brief respite from fame.